JEANETTE CALDER || Dialogues That Matter || Civics and Accountability( Jamaica) EP 4

Jeanette Calder's message underscores the critical role of citizen participation in maintaining governmental accountability and transparency in Jamaica.

1. JAMP's Mission: JAMP is a non-partisan, non-government organization dedicated to improving public financial governance in Jamaica by promoting citizen engagement and oversight.
2. Constitutional Democracy: Calder emphasizes the importance of upholding the principles of Jamaica's constitutional democracy, particularly when elected officials act contrary to these principles.
3. Parliamentary Reports: Calder criticizes recent rulings by the Speaker of the House regarding the tabling of anti-corruption reports, arguing that these decisions obstruct public scrutiny.
4. Citizen Engagement: JAMP encourages citizens to contact their representatives and demand transparency in public affairs, providing tools on their website to facilitate this engagement.
5. Right to Information: Calder stresses that reports on public bodies and government agencies belong to the citizens and that Jamaicans have a right to examine decisions affecting public interest.
6. Accountability in Non-Profit Sector: As the IFR4NPO Country Champion in Jamaica, Calder also advocates for enhanced financial reporting standards in the non-profit sector.